I'm sure threads like this have been done. I found the 90s party thread and got some good ideas there, but thought more suggestions might be good.
What are some good games to set up ready to go at my coming New Year's party? Not going to be a huge party, and frankly I imagine we'll be lucky if people stay till midnight. Also, this isn't a gaming crowd. So, I figure easy pick up an play games are the best bet, and probably not games that take a long time (like the Mario Party games).
I'll have at least 3 TVs, probably 4, and possibly 5. All the games have to come from my collection (that's not up to date, though). What I'm thinking so far is the Action Max I just got from Ponyone, just for the novelty of it, then switch to something else after a bit. Also, I have a Sears Pong clone that is actually pretty fun on the Hockey game. I like the idea of having Bust-a-move going since it is easy and fun for anyone. What about two-player DDR?
Then I'm hoping to get some good 4-player games going. I don't have Bomberman in any form (other than NES, which is different), although there is a chance I have it via SNES emulation on the Dreamcast, but I don't know if that'll work. I have the satellite for NES, so super off-road or RC Pro Am II are options: any other 4 player NES games that are worth it? I have a multitap for SNES, anything besides bomberman or NBA Jam good w/ 4 players? And I'll probably set out a few of the biggies for each system in case anyone wants to have a go at something they remember.
I'm going to have to narrow it down at some point. Would you go with Mario Kart 64 or Mario Kart: Double Dash? Maybe some Wario Ware?
Crap, I forgot I was going to do Warlords. I've got 1 set of paddles, but my Sears controllers that work as paddles are sort of on the fritz. Anyone in the Twin Cities got paddles I can buy/borrow?
I'll probably also set out my handhelds with a game or two each (NGP, Game Gear, Lynx, Nomad, and a couple gameboys.
I also have a 3do and Jaguar, but don't think I have any games for them that would bump other stuff.
Um... I'll shut up now. Anyone have thoughts or suggestions on how to pull this off successfully?